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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 412.42 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 412.42 and 167.87 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 412.42 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/412.42 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 412.42 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 69,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,233.40/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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